News Items tag as: B.C. River Forecast Centre

Kamloops at risk of spring flooding; Okanagan not so much
May 10, 2022 - 10:30 AM

A cold April has greatly raised the risk of flooding in B.C. this spring.
Why Okanagan snowpack levels might not be as high as early measurements suggest
February 04, 2021 - 8:00 PM

A gauge malfunction measuring an important Okanagan watershed could have resulted in false high readings for the January snowpack.
Unprecedented early snowpack melt possible this year: B.C. River Forecast Centre
April 08, 2019 - 5:00 PM

Snowpack accumulation that ranges from well below normal to normal bodes well for an early spring freshet this year.
Warm weather sparks high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior
April 26, 2018 - 11:33 AM

While most of us will bask in the sunny, warm weather forecast this week in Southern Interior, those near rivers and streams will be keeping a close eye on the rising waters.
UPDATE: Flood watch rescinded for Coldwater River in Merritt
November 24, 2017 - 10:54 AM

MERRITT - The flood watch issued yesterday afternoon for the Coldwater River in the Merritt area has ended.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Kamloops at risk of spring flooding; Okanagan not so much